Add 10/21 and 30/72
10/21 + 30/72 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
10/21 = 10 × 24/21 × 24 = 240/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504 - Add the two like fractions:
240/504 + 210/504 = 240 + 210/504 = 450/504 - 450/504 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 10/21 + 30/72 = 25/28
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